Question

Queen Udayamati, the widow of King Bhimdev -1, constructed this Vaav between 1022 and 1063 AD. Rani ki Vaav has become one of the most popular places to visit in Gujarat. King Bhimdev -1 belonged to the Solanki dynasty of Anhilwad Patan.

After his death, Udayamati took up the project for solving the problem of water scarcity faced by the people of Patan. Unfortunately, the queen also died before the completion of this structure. In the world of architecture, her beautiful idea has received immense appreciation.

1. To which dynasty did King Bhimdev -I belong?

2. Who constructed the Vaav?

3. Why did Queen Udayamati build the Vaav?

4. When was the Vaav constructed?

Answer 1

1. King Bhimdev -1 belonged to the Solanki dynasty of Anhilwad Patan.

2. Queen Udayamati, the widow of King Bhimdev -1 constructed the Vaav.

3. Queen Udayamati built the Vaav to solve the problem of water scarcity faced by the people of Patan.

4. The Vaav was constructed between 1022 and 1063 AD.